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Expedition Cruise Leaders
Our new 'Expedition Cruise Leaders' series features exclusive interviews from some of the most influential figures in the world of expedition cruising. These individuals have played pivotal roles in shaping the industry and continue to inspire and innovate.


Interview with Maureen Gordon, the co-founder of Maple Leaf Adventures
In this interview, Akvile, CEO of Expedition Cruise Network, sits down with Maureen Gordon, co-founder of Maple Leaf Adventures, to...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


In Conversation with Antara Cruises Founder Raj Singh
Join the ECN's CEO Akvile and Antara Cruises' Founder Raj Singh for a conversation discussing expedition cruising in India and...
Sep 3, 20241 min read


In Conversation with Atlas Ocean Voyages' President and CEO James Rodriguez
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a relatively new expedition cruise company that debuted in 2021. Since then, the company has welcomed three...
Aug 12, 20241 min read


In Conversation with Swan Hellenic's Expedition Leader Antony Jinman
Join ECN's CEO and Co-founder Akvile for a fascinating conversation with Swan Hellenic's Expedition Leader and polar adventurer Antony...
Jul 23, 20241 min read


Expedition Cruise Leaders Interview Series: meet Heritage Expeditions' Aaron Russ
In this episode , join our CEO Akvile Marozaite and Heritage Expeditions' commercial director and Co-Owner Aaron Russ for an insightful...
Apr 11, 20241 min read


Small Ship Cruising with Aqua Expeditions: an Interview with company's Founder and CEO Francesco Galli Zugaro
Listen to the latest edition of 'Expedition Cruise Leaders' Interview series where our CEO Akvile Marozaite chats to the charismatic CEO...
Mar 28, 20241 min read


How to build a perfect expedition ship: an interview with the CEO of Albatros Expeditions
Welcome to our latest episode of interview series ‘Expedition Cruise Leaders’. In this interview, our CEO Akvile and Albatros...
Jan 18, 20241 min read


A conversation with a renown wildlife photographer and Ponant's Photo Ambassador Sue Flood
In this 'Expedition Cruise Leaders' Interview Series, Akvile chats to a renown wildlife and travel photographer Sue Flood. From early...
Dec 19, 20231 min read


Leading the Sector to a more sustainable future: An Interview with HX Expeditions' Tudor Morgan
In expedition cruise sector HX Expeditions, the largest expedition cruise company in the world, is leading the way to a more sustainable...
Dec 14, 20231 min read


The birth of ultra-luxury expedition cruising: an Interview with Conrad Combrink
Last week, our CEO Akvile interviewed Conrad Combrink, a former colleague and Senior Vice President of Expeditions, Destination and...
Dec 6, 20231 min read
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